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by michael1970
Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Alconbury fire dump 1978
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

Re: Alconbury fire dump 1978

We have F100 42157 up at Sunderland, sadly no-one wants it, so its fate might be in the hands of a scrap man next year.
by michael1970
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Upper Heyford
Replies: 11
Views: 2073

Re: Upper Heyford

I think BCA de-fleet services were looking at pulling out of Upper Heyford and moving to another location. Less used cars means a lot of these sites may disappear.
by michael1970
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: RAF and RN Weapon Ranges
Topic: Otterburn
Replies: 1
Views: 2356

Re: Otterburn

Andy

They have posted this for many years with aircraft on, I think it's just a cut and paste job. However the odd aircraft does pop up from time to time but forget Mallet Blow its usually just the odd Hawk at 3,000 ft on an FAC
by michael1970
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Mildenhall and Lakenheath 06 departures
Replies: 23
Views: 4807

Mildenhall and Lakenheath 06 departures

Couple of cracking days in Suffolk despite the heat, I only went in hope of the Blue Heritage Jet on a 06 Departure https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50253904318_1c8edcdc64_b.jpg IMG_3632 by Michael Frodsham , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50254745002_bc36885de8_b.jpg 7N9A1677 by M...
by michael1970
Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Ex Lightning Force
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Ex Lightning Force

A few shots form the last Lightning Force Exercise taking place in Northumberland https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50170227366_32e239d7b0_b.jpg 7N9A0873 by Michael Frodsham , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50169682698_535fc2fbfd_b.jpg 7N9A0885 by Michael Frodsham , on Flickr https:...
by michael1970
Thu Jul 30, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAF Valley 20/07/2020
Replies: 7
Views: 1896

Re: RAF Valley 20/07/2020

Nice to see some Valley shots, hopefully get my yearly visit in September
by michael1970
Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:37 am
Forum: Spadeadam & SPACES
Topic: NO VIEWING AT RAF SPADEADAM
Replies: 14
Views: 6688

NO VIEWING AT RAF SPADEADAM

Hi guys its with regret that I type this after 35 years of visiting RAF Spadeadam with no issues and a great relationship with the guys at Spade the access road is now closed. At present it is closed for 3 weeks followed by another 3 weeks. After this time a review will be held, but the plan is for ...
by michael1970
Wed Feb 26, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Apaches playing in Northumberland
Replies: 9
Views: 2921

Apaches playing in Northumberland

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49588008523_aa87f38246_b.jpg 5O0A7841 by Michael Frodsham , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49588503786_6b1dc04853_b.jpg 5O0A7538 by Michael Frodsham , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49588498156_5f1b67b1d5_b.jpg 7N9A7252 by Michael Fr...
by michael1970
Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Swiss F18's Leeming 13 Nov 19
Replies: 11
Views: 4696

Re: Swiss F18's Leeming 13 Nov 19

Nice set mate and good to see you
by michael1970
Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Published Aviation Photograper
Replies: 44
Views: 12249

Re: Published Aviation Photograper

Does it really matter, I would say in the UK there are probably zero full time aviation photographers making any serious money. There are however many making an additional living from supplementing their income by photographing aircraft and sending them to magazines, stock agencies or news agencies,...
by michael1970
Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: Eagle Strike.
Replies: 14
Views: 7191

Re: Eagle Strike.

Danny the apaches are based at Spade mate
by michael1970
Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Saxon Warrior RAF Spadeadam
Replies: 10
Views: 4192

Re: Saxon Warrior RAF Spadeadam

Cheers Danny all done in about 40 mins mate and my first outing to Spade this year. Not getting out as much to busy working towards my PPL.
by michael1970
Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Saxon Warrior RAF Spadeadam
Replies: 10
Views: 4192

Saxon Warrior RAF Spadeadam

A few lucky shots from Saxon Warrior this week up at RAF Spadeadam (a few big crops and heat haze caused mega problems) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/36379338141_f85b8a4bae_h.jpg 7N9A2262 by Michael Frodsham , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/35682590614_d439921c94_h.jpg 7N9A2409 ...
by michael1970
Fri May 19, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: Viewing Area
Replies: 7
Views: 3916

Re: Viewing Area

I pass fairly often and I cant remember the last time I saw it open.
by michael1970
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Canon Lens for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1400

Re: Canon Lens for sale

Both lens sold
by michael1970
Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Canon Lens for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1400

Canon Lens for sale

Having a spring clean of my camera bag and I have the following for sale: Canon EF70-300mm 4-5.6 L IS USM with non canon tripod collar £600 Canon 17-40mm 4 L USM £300 Both in near new condition and I think I still have the boxes in the loft. Not sure of the postage costs but guessing around about £2...
by michael1970
Mon May 04, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Bearcat UBC3500XLT FS
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

Re: Bearcat UBC3500XLT FS

Now sold
by michael1970
Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Bearcat UBC3500XLT FS
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

Bearcat UBC3500XLT FS

I have a Bearcat UBC3500XLT scanner for sale due to getting the AOR 8200 mk3 for my birthday.
Comes boxed with instructions and has the PC programming cable.

Please Pm me if you are interested

Cheers
Michael
by michael1970
Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: RAF Mildenhall
Topic: Lost CF card @Johns field
Replies: 6
Views: 3043

Re: Lost CF card @Johns field

PM sent GOOD NEWS lad

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